Leopard Gets Head-Butted by Baby Buck Trying to Fight Back

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10 ай бұрын

A brave newborn buck, in a fight for its life, headbutts a leopard that's trying to eat it when it realizes its mother has left it alone.
Johan Seekles, a manager at Fokker Services Group, captured the heartbreaking moments on film and shared them with LatestSightings.com.
"We had been driving down the main tar road towards Satara Rest Camp, not very hopeful of anything special as it was pretty late in the morning already. The area around Satara Rest Camp is mostly open plains with small shrubs and bushes scattered throughout. As we were approaching a small thicket on the roadside, a flutter of movement caught my eye."
"Slowing down to investigate the movement, I saw a mother leopard! I couldn't believe my eyes. Just then, some more movement behind the bushes drew my attention, and it was the leopard's cub. The cub was sitting in the long grass with a small buck between its paws."
"The little newborn buck looked like a duiker and was still very much alive. My theory is that the mother duiker had hidden her newborn in the thick bush, and the leopard, by mistake, found it. The leopard cub was extremely curious. You could see he had no idea what to do."
"That's when the most heartbreaking thing happened. The little duiker's survival instincts kicked in, and it tried to fight the inevitable. It headbutted the leopard cub several times, hoping to escape. But the leopard cub didn't give it a chance and continued pawing at the little buck, pushing it from side to side. The duiker squealed and cried for help."
"Eventually, the duiker was put out of its misery, and the hunting lesson was over. The cub picked up the duiker and made off with it. It went into some taller grass, and we were unable to see the ending. But it was definite that the little leopard cub was the only winner on this day."
Leopard moms teach their cubs how to hunt. They show them how to camouflage and be patient while hunting. At first, the cubs watch their mom closely and copy her. As they grow, the mom lets them practice with small prey. She guides them gently, teaching them to be careful and precise. This helps the cubs learn to hunt on their own and survive in the wild.
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@sirunklydunk8861 10 ай бұрын

That little guy died a warrior

@dogifish0078 10 ай бұрын

Lol no. That is just cruel. ADULT Leopard playing with baby before it kills that poor baby

@haris.19 10 ай бұрын

@@dogifish0078oh, my sweet summer child..

@mercuryinhaler547 10 ай бұрын

@@dogifish0078looks like you havent been caught up, there are hundreds of more instanced, nature is just like that

@ap-rw3mj 10 ай бұрын

there is no such concepts like that in nature lol

@mercuryinhaler547 10 ай бұрын

@@ap-rw3mj yes there are lol

@shelly.618 10 ай бұрын

Awe those lil head butts were soo cute, it was a good effort mate 🥺

@daveicc495 10 ай бұрын

He was a feisty, courageous buck that lived a short life. I bet he would have grown to be a father of many

@littledudefromacrossthestr5755 10 ай бұрын

Bruh 💀

@MrAtrox98 10 ай бұрын

I don’t think being suicidally overconfident helps a duiker become a father of many

@admiralsfleet2668 10 ай бұрын

Maybe that's what got him killed wandering off. Should have stayed back headbutting the other fellas keeping it real

@johnsolberg5611 10 ай бұрын

I'm going to africa where this was at to avenge this child deaf .The lepord will die slowly.

@theddixusa 10 ай бұрын

Indeed, it's fascinating to imagine the potential future that the little duiker could have had. As a feisty and courageous buck, he likely possessed many traits that would have made him a strong contender for survival and reproductive success. In the wild, duikers often engage in territorial displays and competitive behaviors to establish and defend their breeding rights. Males compete with each other for access to females, and those with desirable traits, such as strength and dominance, are more likely to pass on their genes to future generations.

@sharafrizvi6842 10 ай бұрын

These cats are just amazing... They always wait sometime after catching baby prey, In hope to attract mother or Adult

@ttnn8780 10 ай бұрын

Born a little Bambi, die a great warrior

@3winanimal 10 ай бұрын

The journey from being a delicate Bambi to becoming a formidable warrior is a testament to the strength and resilience of nature's creatures. Just as some animals start their lives vulnerable, they grow to become remarkable warriors, adapting to the challenges of survival. This cycle embodies the transformative power of nature, where even the most seemingly fragile beings can rise to greatness, leaving an indelible mark on the world around them.

@rainysunflower384 10 ай бұрын

Fierce little duiker. What an incredible sighting.

@3winanimal 10 ай бұрын

Witnessing the fierce little duiker in action is truly an incredible sight. Despite their small size, these resilient creatures possess a remarkable spirit and tenacity. Whether it's navigating through dense vegetation or evading predators, duikers display agility and determination that commands admiration.

@theddixusa 10 ай бұрын

Yes, the sighting of a fierce little duiker can indeed be an incredible experience! Duikers are small antelope species found in various parts of Africa. Despite their small size, they possess remarkable agility and can be quite territorial and bold when it comes to defending their territory. Duikers often have short, sharp horns and rely on their keen senses to detect threats and predators. They are excellent at hiding in dense vegetation and can move swiftly through the forest undergrowth. This combination of speed, agility, and territorial behavior can give them a fierce reputation, despite their diminutive size

@CheetahWhisperer 10 ай бұрын

Leopards are REALLY smart and clever. I think observers are right that a leopard keeps a baby "anything" around, making it squeak and squeal to attract its mother for an upgraded meal. You always see the leopards looking around with these baby animals. Could be looking for the mother or just protecting itself and its prey. They seem to know a mother's protective instincts where they risk their lives for their young. I've come to this conclusion after seeing both male and female leopards do this, so it's not just a paternal instinct. (which can be the case as well for a mother leopard who has lost cubs). Males don't raise their offspring and don't care about them.

@thatpandaz6094 10 ай бұрын

@@thewinusayou just repeated what the first person said in other words

@USminecrafting101 10 ай бұрын

@@thatpandaz6094it's a bot with chatgpt

@anuj_mhatre 9 ай бұрын

That’s clever analysis. You got a subscriber!

@CheetahWhisperer 9 ай бұрын

@@thatpandaz6094 was agreeing from observing myself... cudos to the commenter.

@CheetahWhisperer 9 ай бұрын

@@USminecrafting101 nothing written on the net can be trusted.

@naveen18794 10 ай бұрын

Buck's survival instinct kicked before Leopard's killer instinct 😮

@bonnie_the_bunny_ 10 ай бұрын

it’s because it didn’t want to waste energy on hunting down such a small animal, but when it wasn’t running it just killed it

@radioactiveload1999 2 ай бұрын

@@bonnie_the_bunny_ Nice cope

@VideosDeAnimalesCortos 10 ай бұрын

Such an ADORABLE baby buck ❤ 💯. It’s just sad at the end. It is what it is. NATURE

@Fitkid7672 10 ай бұрын

It teaches the leopard how to hunt.

@dogifish0078 10 ай бұрын

@@Fitkid7672lol no. That is just cruel. ADULT Leopard playing with baby before it kills that poor baby

@eveningjaguar 10 ай бұрын

@@dogifish0078felines just play with their food, it is what it is with them

@masoodrahimi6083 10 ай бұрын

⁠⁠@@dogifish0078 There’s no cruelty there, it is what it is, deal with it. Cats play with their prey for a number of reasons: 1) The feline may be trying to confuse their prey and tire them out. 2) This makes it much easier to kill and reduces their chances of injury. 3) It allows the cat to check if the prey animal is healthy so they are less likely to eat an animal that is sick or infected. The bottom line here is although it may seem cruel, it’s an imperative instinct and is extremely strong and well attached to the feline’s way of survival and without it, they’d likely perish.

@Thorfinn_Vinland 10 ай бұрын

@@dogifish0078 cat's don't care

@chawkins1963 9 ай бұрын

Bless his brave, valiant heart.😢

@sycofya1677 10 ай бұрын

Such Brave young heart 😔🫡

@ilyasanzo 10 ай бұрын

I love this channel has a healthy amount of community

@tariqyork4249 10 ай бұрын

Cat instincts are so interesting! It seemed like the leopard would only view it as prey when it was running. As soon as it stopped, there leopard stopped too and just looked around confused

@icamebackfroma3-1deficit74 10 ай бұрын

Hes waiting for the main course its mom

@crystalxnightmarecrystal 10 ай бұрын

@@icamebackfroma3-1deficit74no not really

@xBloodxFangx 10 ай бұрын

It looks like a young leopard, so it might not understand the follow-through of catch and kill. Its still more play and catch.

@Lord_of_Proboscidea 10 ай бұрын

@xBloodxFangx Probably right, it behaving a lot like a house cat really

@Latenivenatrix_Mcmasterae 9 ай бұрын

@@crystalxnightmarecrystalno, leopards and I believe a few other cats do this intentionally

@atpearth 10 ай бұрын

Oh! lovely Buck

@barackmarley4963 10 ай бұрын

Guess no one ever told that leopard to never play with their food huh.

@NotMe-rl1ks 10 ай бұрын

It’s basically cat and mouse in the wild

@wingitreview 10 ай бұрын

Dam he can fight 😢

@josepha6621 10 ай бұрын

Big fight in that lil guy

@SaadKhan-xn1xv 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, leopard.

@spotemgotement.reloaded389 10 ай бұрын

The leopard only kept the buck alive for awhile to draw out the mother who probably already abandoned it to escape.

@kepnjem 10 ай бұрын

I've seen similar cheetah footage, but on that occasion the cheetah caught the mother. Clever cats.

@wokinstock 10 ай бұрын

@@thewinusa ackchyually 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

@lockdown19 10 ай бұрын

@@thewinusachatgpt

@michelveilleux2075 10 ай бұрын

"Brave of you boy. But I had thought you'd learn your lesson." "I am a slow learner."

@momthegreatest 10 ай бұрын

Play well..eat well.... Leopard's policy

@naturelovers3190 10 ай бұрын

Poor baby 😢

@jerolvilladolid Ай бұрын

The leopard is a God to the fawn, and humans are Gods to the leopard

@TomNook. 10 ай бұрын

Fighter deserved to live

@Aminkaza 10 ай бұрын

Big cats keep babies alive for a while hoping that the bigger meal will show up looking for it's child lol

@dogifish0078 10 ай бұрын

Lol no. That is just cruel. ADULT Leopard playing with baby before it kills that poor baby

@mohamedali5842 10 ай бұрын

⁠@@dogifish0078it’s true,smart cat using the little guy as bait,when no one shows up it’ll kill it eventually…..it’s nature

@mikejones9961 10 ай бұрын

@@dogifish0078 goofy

@DinkLover69 10 ай бұрын

@@dogifish0078 How does being cruel debunk what he just said lmfao. Playing with it before killing is also cruel, the leopard is clawing it up.

@Aminkaza 10 ай бұрын

@@dogifish0078 It's just a humorous assumption.. Calm down with the documentaries lol

@3winanimal 10 ай бұрын

In a surprising turn of events, a leopard found itself on the receiving end of a head-butt from a courageous baby buck refusing to back down. The determined young animal bravely fought back against the predator, showcasing its resilience and instinct for self-defense. This unexpected encounter serves as a reminder that nature can often deliver unexpected twists, where even the smallest creatures can display remarkable bravery.

@LJ_ALL_DAY 8 ай бұрын

What y’all thought was gonna happen, a miracle happy ending?😂😂😂😂😂😂

@melhordoquebom 10 ай бұрын

😱

@AGuyNamedRobin 9 ай бұрын

My guy's probably thinking, "Hey, where are this little guy's parents? I was hoping for a bigger meal!" That's probably why it didn't dig in right away, waiting for something more filling to come along!

@SF-yl2si 10 ай бұрын

I would have had to save the little guy

@ddhh1270 10 ай бұрын

Do you eat meat?

@Spag419 10 ай бұрын

I like how that leopard showed itself to the little antelope. 0:05 Slowy comes round the side "Boo" lol I think it was expecting a bigger reaction.

@richieb1125 10 ай бұрын

It's so great that they became friends frolicking into the sunset.

@HotNReadyEddie 10 ай бұрын

That's me throwing punches in my dreams.

@stunick1573 9 ай бұрын

I took that inter action to suggest that leopard was trying to get the little guy to settle down sit still and make no noise. Drawing attention of other big cats or another Leopard would bring a fight the Leopard doesn't want and would end badly for the little guy. You can see the Leopard is trying to push the little one down and into the bush, But it just keeps jumping up and head butting wanting to play.

@dumbaccount8267 10 ай бұрын

I was hoping you could answer a question? I watch a lot of your videos And realized i dont see many videos of lions being killed Is it that rare seeing hyenas get a lion, or any other animal besides other lions? Anyways, thanks for the lack of clickbait and honest high quality nature videos

@Lordnumptynous 10 ай бұрын

Mother Nature knows best Lest we forget

@axcelleria 10 ай бұрын

The end of video is like: Leop: "Aight, stop playing it's time for dinner now"

@mikeutube7888 9 ай бұрын

Leopards like be a good baby buck and tell me where your momma is

@NizaSiwale 10 ай бұрын

The leopard was keeping it alive in the hope that it’s mom would come looking for it

@Hyraladen 10 ай бұрын

Lmao no

@_Kylix_ 10 ай бұрын

@@Hyraladen they sometimes do that

@biancaisidk 10 ай бұрын

It would mean a bigger hunt so for sure.

@Hyraladen 10 ай бұрын

Tho it could be true, as in using the calf as a lure for the mom to come back so the leopard could get a larger meal

@j.briscoe9166 10 ай бұрын

@@Hyraladenthat’s exactly what he said…

@dnacarnive 10 ай бұрын

Cool wild animals!

@melhordoquebom 10 ай бұрын

Verdade

@user-bd8pn7kh1i 8 ай бұрын

Этот маленький воин так мило бодается!!!! Как бы хотелось, чтобы он остался жив.... Но котику тоже надо кушать... 😢😢😢😢

@theddixusa 10 ай бұрын

In a remarkable display of instinctual defense, a brave baby buck head-butts a leopard in an extraordinary act of self-preservation. This unexpected encounter showcases the indomitable spirit and determination of even the smallest members of the animal kingdom.

@sh4m4npi7ot9 10 ай бұрын

Hahaha, AI

@PapaHola 10 ай бұрын

Shut up

@theddixusa 10 ай бұрын

@@PapaHola What did I do to keep my mouth shut up

@DrSling1869 10 ай бұрын

A coward dies a thousand deaths, a soldier dies but one

@ddhh1270 10 ай бұрын

Which side are you on?

@theddixusa 10 ай бұрын

The quote you mentioned, "A coward dies a thousand deaths, a soldier dies but one," is a famous line from William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar." It is spoken by the character Julius Caesar himself, reflecting on the contrasting experiences of fear and bravery in the face of death.

@asdfghjk-xh9jl 2 ай бұрын

@@ddhh1270The Emperor of Mankind

@zacharybriddell98 10 ай бұрын

Baby buck= “Help, Help .”

@Giovanni_7even 10 ай бұрын

Probably did more damage than the mom would have 😂

@melhordoquebom 10 ай бұрын

Verdade

@theddixusa 10 ай бұрын

painful

@bigking300 10 ай бұрын

The leopard knew this buck would grow up to eat leopards. He had to be stopped

@dhowto3005 10 ай бұрын

wow!

@robbischiffer 10 ай бұрын

seems like the leopard distracted by the shutter sound

@istari0 10 ай бұрын

What we have here is simply a cat playing with its food. The game ended when the leopard tired of it.

@theddixusa 10 ай бұрын

Leopards are known to be highly skilled and agile hunters. They often stalk and ambush their prey, using their strength and stealth to secure a successful kill. While they typically exhibit efficiency and precision in their hunting techniques, there have been documented cases where leopards engage in what appears to be playful behavior with their captured prey before delivering a final blow.

@spaceace1006 9 ай бұрын

The Little Buck is not attempting to flee! Looks like it confuses the hell out of the Cat!

@Zaraskomusic 10 ай бұрын

Thats Nature

@zman3535 10 ай бұрын

No one Leopard : Get buck in here

@zacharybriddell98 10 ай бұрын

0:15= Take that! Don’t mess with me you big bully!

@jimmypalmavalerio5804 10 ай бұрын

Muy cortos sus videos, debería prolongarse..

@The-ii5mj 10 ай бұрын

I know it's Nature but he was so brave (I'd of honked)🤷🏼😉❣️🇺🇸🇨🇱

@mab0738 10 ай бұрын

This look like a young female leopard, who is starting her independence from her mother. She has a tough life ahead. This is a good fresh meat for her.

@dogifish0078 10 ай бұрын

Lol no. That is just cruel. ADULT Leopard playing with baby before it kills that poor baby

@mab0738 10 ай бұрын

@@dogifish0078If it was done by a human then yes, but how do you expect a leopard to entertain itself?

@EarthIsFlat456 10 ай бұрын

@@dogifish0078 Are you an idiot? Yes.

@michaelogunronbi237 10 ай бұрын

Leopard made sure he gave the baby buck a playful and fun exit to the great beyond.😩

@davidbeckham2293 10 ай бұрын

Poor little boy, he just wants to live and play with his friends..

@stingwcw 10 ай бұрын

This isn't a Disney movie play with his friends lol

@MissDookiee 10 ай бұрын

@@stingwcwanimals especially babies do love to play with family and friends

@random6004 10 ай бұрын

@@MissDookieeDuikers are solitary creatures with no 'friends.' The buck has most likely only known it's mother for the entirety of its short life.

@brunotheexpert8230 9 ай бұрын

Poor little leopard! She only wants her tummy to be full 😢

@zacharybriddell98 10 ай бұрын

Nature can be cruel sometimes!

@silva1530 9 ай бұрын

"Sometimes"

@oddassembler 10 ай бұрын

He's trying to lure the mother

@brandonsantoso 10 ай бұрын

Is it looking around so much because it’s cautious of other predators ?

@Sanctifiers 10 ай бұрын

The leopard was keeping it alive in the hope that it’s mom would come looking for it

@dogifish0078 10 ай бұрын

@@SanctifiersLol no. That is just cruel. ADULT Leopard playing with baby before it kills that poor baby

@GenericDan 10 ай бұрын

@@SanctifiersNope. That is most likely a myth.

@ap-rw3mj 10 ай бұрын

@@dogifish0078 its not playing tho, im not sure but it most probably trying to lure in the mother

@Captain_Kebap 10 ай бұрын

@@GenericDan No he is right but not in the way he meant. He wanted to kill the mom too. Using the baby as bait

@milkmeow_4373 10 ай бұрын

It's hard to watch 😢

@RDUKA_13 10 ай бұрын

Help the buck

@afrikaanseliefdesverhaleen5681 10 ай бұрын

Ag moeder. My hart breek vir die ou kleintjie...

@shashikantdwivedi9290 9 ай бұрын

*When a Soul is Habituated of such acts and over & above to it, sees a Camera, "Their" Gawah, it plays Sly.* *It also shows Human~Deer Fawn and Humankind~Mighty😏Leopard.*

@braddouglas7839 10 ай бұрын

That little guy is a BADASS.

@LastEarBender 10 ай бұрын

Ooooh - Fun Size Buck - nice little leopard snack

@zxp910510 10 ай бұрын

This is truely a real-life version of Attack on Titans. Bravo to the brave

@marlieb7570 10 ай бұрын

Main F reactions are Flight or Fight 🤔. That little guy is braver than me because he chose to FIGHT 👊👍

@akshayHRX 10 ай бұрын

Born fighter

@theddixusa 10 ай бұрын

that's natural

@akshayHRX 10 ай бұрын

@@theddixusa yes that's true

@theddixusa 10 ай бұрын

@akshayHRX 😍😍

@user-nw1je1ur6t 10 ай бұрын

STANDING HERE!!

@EsmoothLA 9 ай бұрын

It was like they were friends til the end🥲

@lsky4446 10 ай бұрын

😢it is what it is😢

@GenKan526 7 ай бұрын

I feel bad that the Baby Buck ate the Leopard 🐆 when the camera was off 🤣🤣

@shortvlogs6757 10 ай бұрын

You should have saved it!!

@Mgtow428 10 ай бұрын

When you have heart of lion but size of chicken nuggets

@faiqali4127 10 ай бұрын

That baby got effective mind rather than peoples .

@piratesking5636 10 ай бұрын

No click bait again 👍

@theeagleusa 10 ай бұрын

Omg😢

@ddhh1270 10 ай бұрын

It's called a duiker.

@saymyname6726 10 ай бұрын

We often forget that these amazing animals just kill to feed and survive. The leopard was taking its time as if it didn't really want to kill the baby buck. Its just nature's way. Unlike us, uncontrolled breeding to mass feeding and often spoiled that we have "leftovers" when we should be grateful for the meal we get in exchange of one's life.

@mingming9604 10 ай бұрын

why do they keep on pausing multiple times and just stand around for a bit each time?

@thomasneal9291 10 ай бұрын

Reason it out for yourself. What possible things might a leopard in that situation be looking for?

@ItsMe-ce4sl 10 ай бұрын

Why is leopard not making a kill, Its heartbreaking to watch.

@theddixusa 10 ай бұрын

There could be various reasons why a leopard may not immediately make a kill, even if it appears to have an opportunity. Hunting is a complex process, and success is not guaranteed with every attempt. Factors such as the prey's awareness, agility, and the landscape can influence the outcome of a hunt. Leopards are known for their patience and stealth. They often rely on surprise and ambush tactics to catch their prey. Sometimes, the prey may escape or evade the leopard's pursuit due to their own survival instincts and agility.

@lethalserenade6458 10 ай бұрын

Lmao instinct would have kicked in if the buck ran away at high speed. Maybe. However it was, the leopard was hungry regardless, and was like: "sorry bro, not evil, gotta eat"

@skrillzplays 6 ай бұрын

At least he/she tried

@mr.mediocregamer9653 10 ай бұрын

Poor little thing, it didn't realize it was already dead...

@moskav4918 10 ай бұрын

He just wants to live, poor babi😢

@khubin6620 10 ай бұрын

Brave baby.. at the end it is nature

@larrydotson2625 10 ай бұрын

I've heard of child predators but this is ridiculous

@africanwildlifeadventuresj6382 10 ай бұрын

It was a young leopard learning to hunt....he can't go to the supermarket like you and me where he buys the piece of meat in a nicely wrapped package?